Following James Gunn having been reinstated by Disney to direct Guardians of the Galaxy 3, new details become known about his DC gig, as it is confirmed Suicide Squad 2 will be a total reboot.
Among the details include that executive producer Peter Safran explains to JoBlo that they are not referring to it as a sequel – because it is a total reboot – and that is why it has the title of The Suicide Squad. Safran also goes on to state that he and James Gunn have the same thoughts regarding any perceived DC / Marvel rivalry in that it is “absurd”:
“And you know what I love about James directing for both Marvel and DC is he has always espoused the view that that which unites comic book and superhero lovers is much greater than that which divides us. Because, there’s always been this Marvel / DC rivalry, which he has said, and I agree, is absurd. There’s room for everybody and certainly that which unites us all is far greater than that which divides us, so hopefully they’ll see that you can be both a Marvel and a DC fan and the world won’t spin off its axis.”
